Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Bridgwater welcomes new Mayor
Bridgwater’s new Mayor, Cllr Leigh Redman, was elected by councillors at Bridgwater Town Council’s Annual Meeting held on Thursday 21 May. Cllr Redman, who previously
Bridgwater welcomes new Mayor
Bridgwater’s new Mayor, Cllr Leigh Redman, was elected by councillors at Bridgwater Town Council’s Annual Meeting held on Thursday 21 May. Cllr Redman, who previously
News
Waste collections to start early as weather heats up
Waste collections in Somerset will begin from 6am next week, from Tuesday 26 May as temperatures are expected to climb. The early starts are to
Somerset Council on road to recovery after record wet winter
Somerset Council’s Highways teams are fighting back against the pothole pandemic caused by one of the wettest winters on record in the South West. Extra
Bridgwater welcomes new Mayor
Bridgwater’s new Mayor, Cllr Leigh Redman, was elected by councillors at Bridgwater Town Council’s Annual Meeting held on Thursday 21 May. Cllr Redman, who previously
Free Half-Term Fun at Somerset Film with “Comic Chaos”
Families, young people and comic lovers of all ages are invited to unleash their imagination this May half-term at Comic Chaos, a free creative drop-in
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
June 2026
Finance and Corporate Committee
July 2026
Full Council
Community and Cultural Services Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
May 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
